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As I sat down to write this this blog, numerous thoughts came to mind as to what I wanted to write for National Substance Use Prevention Month. We all too frequently hear the statistics across various sources regarding the opioid crisis, the rising numbers of overdose, and the impacts substance...
on Oct 30
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As Suicide Prevention month just wrapped up, I wanted to share an article I recently read focusing on the suicide risk for transitioning Service members. Data has shown that the period of transition from military service to civilian life is one of increased risk for Service members.
on Oct 24
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It is coming up on that time change time-of-year. Many look ahead to having to change the clocks with dread, while others may go about their days in blissful ignorance until a well-meaning coworker or friend sends a reminder. When the time comes, most people will experience at least some sleep...
on Oct 23
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Guest Perspective: My Experience with The Summer Institute | Center for Deployment Psychology
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Considering a career as a military social worker can raise a lot of questions. It can also seem like the more you find out, the more questions you have. The career of a uniformed social worker comes with the expectation that you not only work with service members, but that you are a service...
on Oct 22
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CDP Presents: Exploring the Importance of Military Culture in Clinical Settings via Zoom
on Oct 17
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When we were first kicking around the idea for the Practical for Your Practice podcast, we decided we wanted the show to feel like a conversation among colleagues–nothing scripted and nothing preachy or condescending–about the real world challenges of implementing EBPs. Our intent from the very...
on Oct 10
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CDP Presents: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure via Zoom
on Oct 2
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I’ve had mixed experiences with group therapy in my clinical practice. There’s no doubt that groups offer unique benefits beyond individual therapy. But they can also be difficult to initiate, in terms of recruiting group members, conducting screenings, and finding a time (and location) that...
on Sep 27
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Episode 10, Season 5: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Stress First Aid (SFA)
on Sep 17
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Virtual Suicide Prevention Training in Second Life | Center for Deployment Psychology
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Coming 18 and 20 September: Attend our grand openings! Click the links to add the events to your Google Calendar:
on Sep 14
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As behavioral health providers, many of us receive training, and are well positioned to help people after a disaster or traumatic event. But what do you do in situations of ongoing threat, ongoing stress and adversity, perhaps lasting months or years? In this episode of Practical for Your...
on Sep 13
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Episode 9, Season 5: Shut Your Mouth & Open Your Ears - The Real Deal with the Righting Reflex
on Aug 29
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How much advice should a provider provide, if the provider could provide advice? As behavioral health providers we often, with good intentions, get swept up in a mission of change with (for?) our clients. A client states problems they are experiencing and we clearly see what needs to be “fixed”...
on Aug 28
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Jobs | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is affiliated with USU and provides administrative services for positions with the CDP. HJF is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving military medicine and public health. Available...
on Aug 23
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By show of hands, how many of us encounter clients that are struggling with substance abuse and addiction in the midst of dealing with other mental health issues? Ok, this is a blog, so of course I can’t see your hands, but I am imagining a wall of hands in the air of everyone reading this. And...
on Aug 23
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Staff Perspective: A New Moral Injury Measure | Center for Deployment Psychology
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A few months ago, I was treating a patient with PTSD, but after greater exploration of his distress, which included guilt, shame, and feeling betrayed by his military boss, we fleshed out that moral injury was a salient part of his clinical picture. Currently, there is no consensus in the field...
on Aug 16
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Episode 8, Season 5: Meeting Clients Where They Are: EBPs in Dual Diagnosis Cases
on Aug 14
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CDP Presents: Getting Started on the Right Foot: Setting the Stage for Effective EBP Sessions via Zoom
on Aug 8
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Scooby Snacks, lemon squeezing, and pillowcase drawings…..these are not what I typically envision when implementing EBPs. But then again, I tend to work with adult clients who are likely to run out of my office if I encourage them to wield dog treats while facing their fears. Working with...
on Aug 2
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Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode: The Big Bears | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The confidence to effectively treat comorbid substance use disorders and mental illness has always eluded me. I can competently explain the rationale for treating both concurrently and I happily collaborate with providers who can address significant substance use concerns. But the task of...
on Jul 19
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Episode 5, Season 6: The Big Bears: Medication-Assisted Treatment of Substance Use Disorders with Comorbidities
on Jul 15
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Research Update: July 11 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Racial and Ethnic and Rural Variations in Access to Primary Care for Veterans Following the MISSION Act. ● Major Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use...
on Jul 11
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Eating disorders are a significant and often underreported issue within the U.S. military, affecting service members' health, readiness, and overall well-being. These disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, present unique challenges in the military...
on Jul 3
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By The Numbers: 1 July 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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321,566 "The number of children in the United States who "lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021," according to a press announcement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) discussing a study published in JAMA.
on Jul 1
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Research Update: 27 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Sexual identity differences in chronic pain: Results from the 2019-2021 National Health Interview Survey. ● A guide for self-help guides: best...
on Jun 28
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Like many of us who are tasked with writing blogs, we sign up without a second thought, not realizing how quickly the time seems to pass. When I finally sat down to compose my blog, putting ideas to paper, I received a call that rocked me to the core. In that moment, I contemplated whether to...
on Jun 26
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Have you ever been curious about working with the National Guard or Reserves? Not entirely sure what service in the Guard or Reserves entails? Maybe have some questions about how you can best serve this population? Well are YOU in luck! In this not-to-miss episode of Practical for your Practice,...
on Jun 26
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Research Update: 20 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Older Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial. ● Updated...
on Jun 26
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By the Numbers: 17 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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67% and 77% "The current prevalence of mental health disorders among people experiencing homelessness" and "the lifetime prevalence," respectively, according to an article in JAMA Psychiatry -- Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Review...
on Jun 25
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By The Numbers 24 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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21% "The military spouse unemployment rate, according to the National Military Spouse Network:
on Jun 25
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Research Update: 13 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● U.S. Army mortality surveillance in active duty soldiers, 2014-2019. ● The State of Health and Health Care for LGBTQ+ Veterans: Differences Among...
on Jun 25
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In the world of treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) there seems to be an insatiable desire for new and novel treatments, and there is a frequent refrain that “We need effective treatments for PTSD!”
on Jun 24
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By the Numbers: 10 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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86% The percentage by which Black airmen in the rank E1–E4 were "more likely to be issued an Article 15 or referred to a court-martial than White airmen," according to a RAND Corporation report published earlier this year -- Racial Disparities in the Department of the Air Force Military Justice System.
on Jun 24
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Research Update: 6 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Service Dogs for Veterans and Military Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. ● Animal-assisted interventions...
on Jun 9
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Like many of you reading this, I am a mental health provider. I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with a wide variety of challenges–successfully and competently (or at least I hope). I have had the privilege of bearing witness to and helping people navigate some of the darkest,...
on Jun 6
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By the Numbers 3 June 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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3/4% The portion of veterans interviewed by the RAND Corporation regarding "their endorsement of extremist beliefs" who "reported a negative or traumatic life event while in the military," as discussed in a recent RAND report -- Veteran Narratives of Support for Extremist Groups and Beliefs:...
on Jun 3
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Research Update: 23 May 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● The potential value of brief waitlist interventions in enhancing treatment retention and outcomes: a randomised controlled trial. ● Trauma-focused...
on May 23
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By the Numbers: 20 May 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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3/4 The portion of veterans interviewed by the RAND Corporation regarding "their endorsement of extremist beliefs" who "reported a negative or traumatic life event while in the military," as discussed in a recent RAND report -- Veteran Narratives of Support for Extremist Groups and Beliefs:...
on May 20
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Staff Perspective: Stress and Youth Sleep Solutions | Center for Deployment Psychology
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This past week, I shared information on a treatment for posttrauma nightmares called Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for Children on the Center for Deployment Psychology’s podcast, “Practical for your Practice”. Given this, I began thinking a lot about current potentially traumatic...
on May 16
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By the Numbers: 13 May 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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32% The percentage of active duty "family respondents" to the 2023 Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey who "were likely to recommend military service". This represents a significant drop from 2016 survey results, in which 55% of respondents indicated they would recommend military service.
on May 13
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Guess who's back? Back again… We are excited to announce that Practical for your Practice (P4P) Season 5 launched this week! Your hosts are excited to kick things off with a reveal of this season’s theme. On P4P, we believe in the importance of relating to each as a behavioral health podcast...
on May 8
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By the Numbers: 6 May 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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29 Million The number of adults in the United States who are affected by alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to an article published earlier this year in JAMA Network Open -- Outcomes After Initiation of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder at Hospital Discharge. The article indicates that AUD...
on May 7
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There have been several points in my career where I was the sole (or sole pediatric) provider in a particular area. I remember those periods with a mixture of emotions: gratitude for the opportunity to serve those in need coupled with concern that I lacked geographically close colleagues or...
on May 1
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By the Numbers: 29 April 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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30.1% The percentage of 491,604 women veterans who "reported a history of migraine," according to a study published earlier this year in JAMA Network Open -- Migraine Prevalence, Environmental Risk, and Comorbidities in Men and Women Veterans. 8.2% of male veterans reported migraine history.
on Apr 29
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Research Update: 25 April 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Relationship Between Alcohol Use and Firearm-Involved Suicide: Findings From the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2003–2020. ● Clinician...
on Apr 25
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Staff Perspective: Family Life During a Drill Weekend | Center for Deployment Psychology
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In this blog, Jennifer Nevers, MSW, LCSW gives us a glimpse into her personal story of navigating family life during a drill weekend as an Army National Guard Soldier. She shares her experiences with logistical challenges, family-work life balance, expanding her support system, and finding...
on Apr 24
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By the Numbers: 22 April 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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9.5 million The number of beneficiaries of the Military Health System "composed of servicemembers, military retirees, and family members," according to a recently updated report from the Congressional Research Service -- Defense Primer: Military Health System.
on Apr 22
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Research Update: 18 April 2024 | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: ● Racial Disparities in the Department of the Air Force Military Justice System. ● Relationships of State Alcohol Policy Environments with Homicides...
on Apr 18
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In last week’s blog, my colleague April Thompson shared about military family well-being during the military-to-veteran transition. The military-to-veteran transition is just one of the many transitions that military families experience. Today I want to talk about another transition many active...
on Apr 17